Jan 2024

Finding Center After a Break - Season 4 Episode 8

The new year is here and for a lot of us that means a time of reset after a break from our regular routines. In this this week's episode, Nicole explores a couple of ways that she likes to reset her home and get back to Montessori roots following a time of disruption.

20m 18s

Dec 2023

Fighting the Urge to Say No - Season 4 Ep 7

Have you ever felt a gut urge to just say "no" to your child without really stopping to think about why? In this episode, Nicole and Amy explore those feelings, what they mean for us for adults, and how to balance that need for control with our child's need to explore. Why do our ... Show More

44m 42s

Oct 2023

Parenting Neurodivergent Children - Season 4 Episode 6

As parents to multiple neurodivergent children, Nicole and Morgan discuss how parenting with Montessori influences neurodivergent kids. We discuss a shift in our expectations toward our children, how we advocate for our children in schools, with therapists, or doctors. We finish ... Show More

1h 13m

Apr 2020

S1 E10 All about how to build trust in your children, understand them, and enjoy it as well

This week I have a beautiful conversation with Junnifa all the way over in Nigeria. You may know Junnifa from her blog, Nduoma or instagram or her school, Fruitful Orchard Montessori. You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to either parent in a more Montessori way, maybe take ... Show More

1h 20m

Jan 2023

Montessori Pushback

Taking on critical questions and feedback... -Can children be too confident? Should we be encouraging humility instead? -Are Montessori children stronger academically and socially and emotionally, etc. because they come from higher SES (socio economic status), i.e ... Show More

32m 35s

Oct 2021

Normalization with Ginni Sackett

If you're a Montessori teacher who is having challenges in the classroom -- say you have a disruptive child, or a loud child, or maybe a room full of disruptive, loud children -- then this episode is for you. (And if you're just a curious parent, you'll gain some too.)

1h 1m

Apr 2020

S1 E11 All about why children need boundaries and how to do this in a kind, loving and respectful way

I love it when Montessori teachers share their secrets and today's conversation with Nichole Holtvluwer of Radicle Beginnings is just like that. Nichole talks us through why children need boundaries, and we can set these limits in a calm and clear way from a child hitting to a fu ... Show More

1h 24m

Feb 2020

S1 E5 - All about anti-bias education, Montessori at different ages, and life as a Montessori child, teacher and parent

Today's episode is a positive and heartwarming conversation with Andy Lulka, a Montessori teacher, parent and child. As someone who has spent their whole life around Montessori, you'll hear about:growing up in a Montessori schoolwhat a middle school Montessori program looks likeh ... Show More

1h 12m

Nov 2019

Ep. 7 | Montessori from the Start

This podcast is about getting back to the start with the Montessori approach from birth to 6 months old. Topics include the materials we use, the way we prepare the environment, and the role the adult plays in the Montessori environment for babies.

11m 35s

Mar 2020

S1 E7 All about Montessori at home, conflict resolution with children, connecting with your partner, and more

I had so much fun in this episode catching up with Heleen who used to come to my Montessori playgroup here in Amsterdam with her daughter Josie. We hear all about the Montessori principles they still use in their home now that Josie is 6 and even though Josie doesn't go to a Mont ... Show More

1h 3m

Apr 2020

Montessori at Home for Working Parents

"Having a routine saves your life." Listen in as Daniela Monteiro -- longtime Montessori teacher and parent of two, a 9-month-old and an almost 3-year-old -- shares her experiences and insights as a working parent at home with the children. The Montessori Education Podcast with J ... Show More

37m 53s

Oct 2025

Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf... What's the difference?

In Season 2 Episode 42 of our Montessori Babies Podcast, we dove into some common approaches to early childhood education!We touched on ideas like:<ul><li>Montessori</li><li>Reggio Emilia</li><li>Waldorf</li><li>What each of these means</li><li>How to decide what&ap ... Show More

20m 11s

Jun 2021

S2 E11 Montessori at home whether you are homeschooling or not with Jeanne-Marie Paynel and Pilar Bewley

I have not just one amazing guest but two for a conversation about Montessori at home. I invited Jeanne-Marie Paynel, Your Parenting Mentor, and Pilar Bewley from Mainly Montessori to look at how we can apply Montessori principles in our homes whether we are homeschooling our chi ... Show More

1h 30m

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